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AP54 CLO

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Grey Registered in Norwich, Anglia · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGrey
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2005 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 200,734 miles on the clock, averaging 12,823 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for 1. injector seal failure causing diesel fuel ingress into engine oil.

MOT & Mileage History for AP54 CLO

MOT Status
Due date passed
200,734
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2008
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
12,823

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading200,734 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13,410
Average per year12,823
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AP54 CLO 57k93k129k165k201k '08'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage200,734 miles
Since last MOT+13,410 miles
PASS
Mileage187,324 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage187,324 miles
Since last MOT+10,250 miles
PASS
Mileage177,074 miles
Since last MOT+14,728 miles
PASS
Mileage162,346 miles
Since last MOT+11,532 miles
PASS
Mileage150,814 miles
Since last MOT+4,349 miles
PASS
Mileage146,465 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage146,465 miles
Since last MOT+11,783 miles
PASS
Mileage134,682 miles
Since last MOT+135 miles
FAIL
Mileage134,547 miles
Since last MOT+11,812 miles
PASS
Mileage122,735 miles
Since last MOT+15,863 miles
PASS
Mileage106,872 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,872 miles
Since last MOT+16,984 miles
PASS
Mileage89,888 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,888 miles
Since last MOT+18,057 miles
PASS
Mileage71,831 miles
Since last MOT+15,048 miles
PASS
Mileage56,783 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (2003–2009), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

1. Injector Seal Failure Causing Diesel Fuel Ingress into Engine Oil

The rubber seal around the fuel injector degrades, allowing diesel fuel to seep past the seal into the engine sump, contaminating the engine oil.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP54 CLO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeAP — Norwich, Anglia
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About AP54 CLO

What car is AP54 CLO?

AP54 CLO is an grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Norwich in 2005.

What is the mileage of AP54 CLO?

The last recorded mileage for AP54 CLO was 200,734 miles, recorded on 27 Mar 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AP54 CLO passed its MOT?

AP54 CLO has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 27 Mar 2019.

Is AP54 CLO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AP54 CLO is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is AP54 CLO?

AP54 CLO is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.